606 Explore Old Buildings - BILL Style

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Thursday, March 21, 2024-Thursday, May 9, 2024

1:30 PM-4:30 PM on Th

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$60.00

You are invited to join Bill Brobst for an exclusive look into some fascinating, unique and rarely discoverable local historic sites. You will see, touch and experience elements of the built environment spanning 250-plus years. In addition to explanation and discussion of architectural styles, decorative devices, materials and construction techniques, we will explore an abundance of local history. The colorful individuals and families who had (and in many cases still have) connection to these creations are bound to add plenty of intrigue to this course.

  • Participants will meet at the historic sites for class on each Thursday. The very first session begins at the Dale-Engle-Walker House: 1471 Strawbridge Road, just outside of Lewisburg. From there, you will be treated to a number of unique tours, all within an enjoyable, convenient drive to properties in the surrounding counties. Bill will confirm a schedule for visiting these subsequent sites with students, including directions to each, at the first class.

    Participants are required to arrange for their own transportation to each historic site. You should wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes for walking -- this course requires visits into and around old structures and touring various properties.

BILL BROBST is a retired city and regional planner from Bloomsburg. He has a lifelong interest in American architectural history. He has taught BILL courses on the history and appreciation of the built environment of Lewisburg and the surrounding area. In addition to providing professional consultation to the owners and stewards of historic properties, he is also concentrating on conducting tours of very unique structures within the region.